1998 A6 timing belt and oil leak

[Preston Brown]

On Tue, 2002-09-24 at 11:07, Patrick Opsahl wrote:
>
> I have a 1998 A6, 2.8L V6 and triptonic auto with 89,000 miles.  Is the
> timing belt replacement due at 75,000 miles?

I have a 1998 A4 30V V6 as well, tiptronic, and 95k miles.  I just had
my timing belt done.  It is either due at 75k or 90k, don't know which,
but you are due.

> If so, I will try to replace it myself, difficult job?  Should I get the
> bentley service manual first?

I think it isn't such an easy job.  You need some special tools...

> I am also experiencing the slow oil drip from some where off the front of
> the engine.  Anybody have similar experience?  Valve cover gaskets?  When I

I had the same issue (slow oil drip) and yes, it was the valve cover
gaskets, so get ready to replace those too.  You don't want oil dripping
all over your nice new timing belt.

-- Preston